HEART ASSOCIATION'S PINEAPPLE
CHEESECAKE
 
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. oil
1 (3 oz.) pkg. pineapple-flavored gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1 1/2 lb. low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 c. sugar
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 tbsp. water
2 tsp. cornstarch

Combine the first 3 ingredients. Press onto the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill. Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and cool to lukewarm.

In a blender, thoroughly mix the cheese and sugar. Slowly add the gelatin and blend well. Pour mixture into chilled crust, and refrigerate until firm.

In a saucepan, bring the crushed pineapple and juice, the water and cornstarch to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool 15 minutes and spread over the top of the cake. Chill at least 1 hour. The calorie serving of 125 is based on a yield of 16 servings.

 

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